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Many think of sore muscles or a bruise when we hear the word inflammation. But when inflammation occurs inside the body, you may feel tired and achy.
A Danish study, published in AMA Psychiatry, found that depression and other mood disorders might be the brain’s response to inflammation. Ac- cording to the study, patients with an autoimmune disease were 45 per- cent more likely to have a mood dis- order, while any history of infection increased the risk of a mood disorder by 62 percent.
In a Norwegian study of 22,000 people published in the American Journal of Clin- ical Nutrition, participants who took cod liver oil were 30 percent less likely to have symptoms of depression than the partici- pants who did not take omega-3 fatty ac- ids. (Walnuts and green leafy vegetables are other sources.)
The benefits of fish might explain why so many people in an informal Facebook poll said sushi was their mood elevator. Rolls often include salmon and come with ginger, which has anti-anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Ginger is closely related to turmeric, which is being heralded as a wonder spice, although studies have been inconclusive, notes Williams.
A Team Approach
To see if food can improve your mood, incorporate more:
u Omega-3 fatty acids (certain types of fish,
flaxseeds, nuts, leafy vegetables)
u Tryptophan (bananas, oats, soy, nuts,
peanut butter, sesame seeds and lean poultry) u Vitamin B (beans, legumes and whole grains)
u Vitamin D (orange juice and mushrooms)
u Plant-based foods that are fresh and preferably
locally grown
AVOID
u Sugar
u Processed foods (comes already made in a
packet, can or carton)
u Fatty meat and dairy products
u Refined carbohydrates (white bread)
Keep track of what you eat and how you feel. “Mindfulness is the big theme in psychology and therapy these days,” says Hurd. “It boils down to self-awareness combined with self-respect in how you live your life in the here and now.”
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As part of the Atlantic City Columbus Day weekend, a wreath-laying ceremony takes place at the Christopher Columbus statue.
Italian-Americans Honor the Legacy of Christopher Columbus
October was designated as Italian Heritage Month to coincide with Columbus Day, a United States holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on Oct. 12, 1492.
sail in August 1492, backed by the Spanish monarchs, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. He intended to chart a western sea route to China, India and the fabled gold and spice islands of Asia; instead, he landed in the Bahamas.
realized that he hadn’t reached Asia, but had stumbled upon a continent previously unknown to Europeans.
may best express honor to the discoverer and their appreciation of the great achievements of the four completed centuries of American life.”
Columbus Day itself was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century but did not become a federal holiday until 1937. For many, the holiday is a way to honor Columbus’ achievements and celebrate Italian-American heritage. Throughout its history, Columbus
Later that month, Columbus sighted Cuba and believed it was mainland China. In December, the expedition found Hispaniola, which he thought might be Japan. There,
he established Spain’s first colony in the Americas with 39 of his men. In March 1493, the explorer returned to Spain in triumph, bearing gold, spices and “Indian” captives.
Columbus crossed the Atlantic several more times before his death
in 1506. By his third journey, he
The first Columbus Day celebration took place in 1792, when New York’s Columbian Order—better known
as Tammany Hall—held an event to commemorate the historic landing’s 300th anniversary. Taking pride in Columbus’ birthplace and faith, Italian and Catholic communities in various parts of the country began organizing annual religious ceremonies and parades in his honor.
In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed Columbus Day
a national holiday, largely as a result
of intense lobbying by the Knights
of Columbus, an influential Catholic fraternal-benefits organization. Originally observed Oct. 12, it was fixed to the second Monday in October in 1971.
Day and the man who inspired it have generated controversy, and many alternatives to the holiday have appeared in recent years.
In 1892, President Benjamin Harrison issued a proclamation encouraging Americans to mark the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ voyage with patriotic festivities, writing, “On that day, let the people, so far as possible, cease from toil and devote themselves to such exercises as
In many parts of the Delaware Valley, Columbus Day has evolved into a celebration of Italian-American heritage. Local groups host parades and street fairs, featuring colorful costumes, music and Italian food. There are also several cities in the region that are home to monuments erected in Columbus’ honor. IAH
The Italian-born Columbus set